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Hoddow Family History

Hoddow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Haddow, Haddon, Hudlow, Hodder, Modrow, Zodrow, Hodsdon, Hodor, Hodo

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Where is the Hoddow family from?

You can see how Hoddow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoddow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hoddow families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Hoddow family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hoddow's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Hoddow families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoddow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Hoddow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoddow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Hoddow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Hoddow. For the veterans among your Hoddow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoddow lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Hoddow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hoddow in 1989 was 66, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoddow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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